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Egyptian Nightjar

Caprimulgus aegyptius

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Caprimulgiformes (Caprimulgiformes)
Family
Caprimulgidae
Genus
Caprimulgus
Species
Caprimulgus aegyptius (Egyptian Nightjar)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese エジプトヨタカ
Chinese 埃及夜鷹
Spanish Chotacabras egipcio
French Engoulevent du désert
German Pharaonenziegenmelker
Portuguese noitibó-do-deserto
Russian Буланый козодой
Arabic السبد المصري

Similar Species in Caprimulgus

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นกตบยุงป่าโคก
Caprimulgus affinis
Least Concern
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นกตบยุงภูเขา
Caprimulgus jotaka
Least Concern
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นกตบยุงเล็ก
Caprimulgus asiaticus
Least Concern
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นกตบยุงหางยาว
Caprimulgus macrurus
Least Concern
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Eurasian Nightjar
Caprimulgus europaeus
Near Threatened
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Jungle Nightjar
Caprimulgus indicus
Least Concern
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Bates's Nightjar
Caprimulgus batesi
Least Concern
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Bonaparte's Nightjar
Caprimulgus concretus
Vulnerable
View all species in Caprimulgus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Egyptian Nightjar?
The scientific name of Egyptian Nightjar is Caprimulgus aegyptius. It belongs to the genus Caprimulgus.
Where does Egyptian Nightjar live?
Egyptian Nightjar is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Egyptian Nightjar belong to?
Egyptian Nightjar (Caprimulgus aegyptius) belongs to the genus Caprimulgus, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.
What kingdom does Egyptian Nightjar belong to?
Egyptian Nightjar (Caprimulgus aegyptius) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Egyptian Nightjar?
The closest relatives of Egyptian Nightjar in the genus Caprimulgus include นกตบยุงป่าโคก, นกตบยุงภูเขา, นกตบยุงเล็ก, นกตบยุงหางยาว, Bonaparte's Nightjar.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Caprimulgus — 20 Species

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นกตบยุงป่าโคก
Caprimulgus affinis
LC 🐾
นกตบยุงภูเขา
Caprimulgus jotaka
LC 🐾
นกตบยุงเล็ก
Caprimulgus asiaticus
LC 🐾
นกตบยุงหางยาว
Caprimulgus macrurus
LC 🐾
Bonaparte's Nightjar
Caprimulgus concretus
VU 🐾
Eurasian Nightjar
Caprimulgus europaeus
NT 🐾
Jungle Nightjar
Caprimulgus indicus
LC 🐾
Freckled Nightjar
Caprimulgus tristigma
LC 🐾
Golden Nightjar
Caprimulgus eximius
LC 🐾
Itombwe Nightjar
Caprimulgus prigoginei
EN 🐾
Jerdon's Nightjar
Caprimulgus atripennis
LC 🐾
Long-tailed Nightjar
Caprimulgus climacurus
LC 🐾
Mees's Nightjar
Caprimulgus meesi
LC 🐾
Nechisar Nightjar
Caprimulgus solala
VU 🐾
Nubian Nightjar
Caprimulgus nubicus
LC 🐾
Palau Nightjar
Caprimulgus phalaena
NT 🐾
Pennant-winged Nightjar
Caprimulgus vexillarius
LC 🐾
Philippine Nightjar
Caprimulgus manillensis
LC 🐾
Plain Nightjar
Caprimulgus inornatus
LC 🐾
Red-necked Nightjar
Caprimulgus ruficollis
NE
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